
Residents of Santa Clarita, it's time to sweeten your December with some literary fun. The city's Public Library at the Old Town Newhall Branch is serving up an enticing blend of reading fun on December 7, with the 17th annual Family Literacy Festival, themed "Sugar & Spice, Reading is Nice." According to a statement obtained by the City of Santa Clarita's website, the free event kicks off at 10:00 a.m. and wraps up at 2:00 p.m., promising families a Candyland journey of reading and hands-on fun.
Transforming the library into a festive space seems to be on the agenda, as the event promises to be dotted with colorful crafts, activities, and characters from popular children’s books—like Pete the Cat, and Elephant and Piggie. The "Wonder Wheels" attraction is set to be a big draw, inviting kids, and adults alike to explore some cool emergency vehicles and City fleet trucks. Yanira Sidon, your point of contact for the festival, is reachable at [email protected] for those hungry for more details.
Vendors will be out in force, pitching everything from books to confectionery delights, ensuring the festival is a treat for the taste buds as well as the mind. The confluence of literacy and community spirit doesn’t end there, the Old Town Newhall Farmers Market will also be sharing the parking lot, offering families the chance to stock up on fresh produce and local specialties while partaking in the literary celebration.
Not to be drowned out by the sound of turning pages, music will be a constant accompaniment throughout the day. Mirimba is slated to lead a drum circle that welcomes participation from attendees—a chance to hammer out a rhythmic backdrop to an event dedicated as much to harmonies as to humanities. The aim is clear, to thread families through a tapestry of experiences that are as educational as they are entertaining, this according to the same announcement from the City of Santa Clarita's website.